ANGUILLA INVITES PARTYERS TO THE HIGH-ENERGY SUMMER CARNIVAL
Party On in Anguilla During Summer Carnival Starting in July
The Valley, Anguilla: JULY 2022: Bring your party shoes to Anguilla’s Summer Carnival heating up the island starting in July. Festivities leading up to the main event include the Champion of Champions Boat Race on the first Monday in August Also on the party lineup are more boat races, costumes, parades, parties, pageants, and rocking live music by the water’s edge. Anguilla is known for its laid-back island vibe, however, it is far from what guests are used to during the Carnival. It is one of the biggest beach parties in the Caribbean, and the beach is buzzing from sunrise until sunset. www.ivisitanguilla.com
Night & Light Street Parade in The Valley
When: Fri. July 29
The celebration kicks off with a parade full of fireworks, musical performances and contests to mark the start of Anguilla’s Carnival. Competitions showcase the creative talents of Anguilla’s youth, such as Afro-Caribbean music performances in the Junior Calypso Show. The events take place in Landsome Bowl Culture Center, and winners will go on to share their victory in the Grand Parade of Troupes.
The South Valley Street Festival/Bandclash
When: Sat. July 30
The South Valley Street Festival is another exciting event that features a medley of music, booths, and locally prepared foods. As night falls, the legendary “Band Clash” kicks off with local soca bands vying for both cash and bragging rights with their original compositions. The winning band’s arrangement will also be played throughout Anguilla’s Carnival. The South Valley Street Festival is a great place to hear local bands perform their latest music and see the competition unfold.
J’ouvert Morning Street Jam
When: Mon. Aug. 1
The J’ouvert Morning Street Jam takes place on the morning of the awaited August Monday! August Monday is eventful, to say the least, with a line-up of music, boat racing, and parties. The J’ouvert Morning Street Jam begins bright and early at 5 AM. Participants will gather to march across the island to Sandy Ground. Bands will also compete again; however, this time on floats! The party only continues once they arrive at Sandy Ground for the main event.
The Champions of Champions Boat Race
When: Mon. Aug. 1
On August Monday, the qualifying boats will set sail in the season’s final race, The Champion of Champions Boat Race. This is the main event of Anguilla’s Carnival holiday, so you can expect music, tents, and boats lined up across the shore, ready to party. Sandy Ground has BBQ stands serving chicken, ribs, rum punches, and other delicious foods and beverages to keep folks fueled throughout the day. The championship boat race signals the end of the Anguilla boat race season and draws intense competition. The race lasts most of the afternoon, so the excitement continues while spectators are packed along the beach to see who the Champion of Champions is really.
Eyes Wide Shut
When: Thurs. Aug. 4
If you aren’t partied out quite yet, Eyes Wide Shut is the ultimate event for the party seekers on the island. It begins at midnight and finishes up the following morning! This event has become one of the most talked-about parties on the island. It features performances by regional and international artists and some of the biggest soca stars worldwide. One year, Machel Montano – a soca artist from Trinidad – drew in record crowds from all over the Caribbean. Billed as Anguilla’s ultimate daybreak fete, it will surely deliver on its promise of fun and good vibes!
The Grand Parade of Troupes
When: Fri. Aug. 5
The Grand Parade of Troupes is a procession of vibrant and magnificent costumes and floats that trails through the island’s capital. The streets come alive with dancing and local music, and anyone is welcome to watch or join in on the revelry. The Grand Parade of Troupes is a fun and memorable way to experience Anguillian culture during Anguilla’s Carnival.
About Anguilla
Tucked away in the northern Caribbean, Anguilla is a shy beauty with a warm smile. A slender length of coral and limestone fringed with green, the island is ringed with 33 beaches, considered by savvy travelLers and top travel magazines, to be the most beautiful in the world. A fantastic culinary scene, a wide variety of quality accommodations at varying price points, a host of attractions, and an exciting calendar of festivals make Anguilla an alluring and entrancing destination. Anguilla lies just off the beaten path, so it has retained a charming character and appeal. Yet because it can be conveniently reached from three major gateways – Miami, FL (MIA), Puerto Rico (SJU), and St. Martin, (SXM), and by private air, it’s a hop and a skip away.
